Sprott ESG Gold ETF
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Notice to Shareholders: Sprott ESG Gold ETF will be liquidated on or about November 17, 2023. Click here to view the press release.
Overview
Investment Objective
Sprott ESG Gold ETF's (NYSE Arca: SESG) investment objective is to closely reflect the performance of the price of gold by holding physical gold bullion that meets certain environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) standards and criteria determined by Sprott Asset Management, and defined as “Sprott ESG Approved Gold”. The ETF is expected to consist primarily of fully allocated unencumbered physical gold bullion held by the Mint on behalf of the ETF as Sprott ESG Approved Gold.
SESG seeks to address the growing global demand for sustainable, transparent investment strategies that align with ESG values and investment objectives.
Key Benefits
Gold that Aligns with Your Values
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Sustainability
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Provenance
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Conflict Free
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Lower Supply Chain Risks
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Trusted Refining & Storage
Key Facts
Ticker | SESG (NYSE Arca) |
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Inception Date | 7/19/2022 |
Fund Type | Grantor Trust (Open-End ETF) |
Sponsor | Sprott Asset Management LP |
Investment Adviser | Sprott Asset Management USA, Inc. |
Custodian for Bullion | The Royal Canadian Mint |
Custodian for Cash; Administrator and Transfer Agent |
The Bank of New York Mellon |
Fees & Expenses
Sponsor's Fee* | 0.38% as of 7/19/2022 |
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The Sprott SESG Story
Sprott ESG Gold ETF (SESG) is the world’s first ETF to exclusively source and refine gold from recognized ESG mining leaders.1
Masterclass: ESG
Edward C. Coyne, Senior Managing Partner, Global Sales, joins Asset TV and a panel of experts to discuss ESG-based investing.
Pricing
Previous Close NYSE Arca ($US)
Net Asset Value per Unit | $38.14 |
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Previous Market Price Close | $38.24 |
Premium/Discount | 0.25% |
Units Outstanding | 400,000 |
Total Ounces of Sprott ESG Approved Gold held within Fund* | 5,925 |
Market Value of Sprott ESG Approved Gold held by Fund | $11,347,101 |
Total Ounces of unallocated gold held within Fund* | 2,044 |
Market Value of unallocated gold held by Fund | $3,913,973 |
Total Net Asset Value of Fund | $15,257,727 |
*Based on trade date.
Today's Pricing NYSE Arca ($US)
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Performance
Total Returns (% $US) as of August 31, 2023
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1 MO* | YTD* | 3 MO* | 1 YR* | Since Inception | |||
SESG (NAV)** | -1.47 | 6.92 | -1.22 | 12.79 | 11.51 | ||
SESG (Market Price)** | -1.27 | 6.14 | -1.28 | 13.06 | 8.94 | ||
Benchmark: LBMA Gold Price PM1 | -1.44 | 7.09 | -1.13 | 13.19 | 11.89 |
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1 MO* | YTD* | 3 MO* | 1 YR* | Since Inception | |||
SESG (NAV)** | -1.47 | 6.92 | -1.22 | 12.79 | 12.95 | ||
SESG (Market Price)** | -1.27 | 6.14 | -1.28 | 13.06 | 9.68 | ||
Benchmark: LBMA Gold Price PM1 | -1.44 | 7.09 | -1.13 | 13.19 | 13.38 |
Benchmark: Spot Gold Price | 2022 | 2021 |
Benchmark: Spot Gold Price | 0 | 0 |
Market Price vs. Net Asset Value Since Inception
User Options: Mouse over the graph to view detailed daily values; click and drag your mouse to choose specific time frames. Click on the "Reset Zoom" button to return to the full timeline view.Inception date: July 19, 2022.
Historical Premium/Discount: Market Price to Net Asset Value
User Options: Mouse over the graph to view detailed daily values; click and drag your mouse to choose specific time frames. Click on the "Reset Zoom" button to return to the full timeline view.Inception date: July 19, 2022.
What is a premium/discount?
The amount the Trust's closing price is trading above or below the reported NAV (net asset value), expressed as a percentage of the NAV. When the Trust's closing price is greater than the Trust's NAV, it is trading at a “premium” and the percentage is expressed as a positive number. When the Trust's closing price is less than the Trust's NAV, it is trading at a “discount” and the percentage is expressed as a negative number.
Frequency Distribution: Premium/Discount
Trading Days Each Quarter
Data updated as of Sep 22, 2023
CY 2022 | Q1 2023 | Q2 2023 | Q3 2023 | Q4 2023 | |
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Days Traded at Premium | 52 | 30 | 34 | -- | -- |
Days Traded at Discount | 54 | 31 | 27 | -- | -- |
The above table and line chart present information about the differences between the daily market price of a Trust unit and the Trust’s reported net asset value. The chart’s horizontal axis shows the premium or discount expressed in basis points. The market price is determined by the midpoint between the highest bid and the lowest offer on the Trust’s listing exchange, as of the time that the Trust’s NAV is calculated (usually 4:00 pm Eastern time).
Investor Details
Podcast: ESG GOLD with Agnico Eagle
10/25/2022 - Mohammed Ali from Agnico Eagle discuss the firm's deep commitment to applying ESG principles.
Literature
Fact Sheet
Investor Presentation
Regulatory Documents
- 8/2/2022
Statutory Prospectus - 9/20/2023
Prospectus Supplement
Press Releases
- 9/20/2023
Sprott Asset Management Announces Liquidation of Its ESG Gold ETF - 8/2/2022
Sprott Launches First ESG Gold ETF (“SESG”)
Financial Statements & Management’s Discussion and Analysis
6/30/2023 | SEC filing – 10Q |
6/30/2023 | Second Quarter Report |
Tax & Resources
Tax Treatment
Maximum 28% Long-Term Capital Gains Tax Rate for U.S. Shareholders Who are Individuals
Under current law, gains recognized by individuals from the sale of “collectibles,” including Sprott ESG Approved Gold, held for more than one year are taxed at a maximum rate of 28%, rather than the current maximum rate of 20% applicable to most other long-term capital gains. For these purposes, gain recognized by an individual upon the sale of an interest in a fund that holds collectibles is treated as gains recognized on the sale of collectibles, to the extent that the gains are attributable to unrealized appreciation in value of the collectibles held by the Fund. Therefore, any gain recognized by an individual U.S. Shareholder attributable to a sale of Shares held for more than one year, or attributable to the Fund's sale of any Sprott ESG Approved Gold which the Shareholder is treated (through its ownership of Shares) as having held for more than one year, generally will be taxed at a maximum rate of 28%. The tax rates for capital gains recognized upon the sale of assets held by an individual U.S. Shareholder for one year or less or by a taxpayer other than an individual United States taxpayer are generally the same as those at which ordinary income is taxed.
3.8% Tax on Net Investment Income
Certain U.S. Shareholders who are individuals are required to pay a 3.8% tax on the lesser of the excess of their modified adjusted gross income over a threshold amount ($250,000 for married persons filing jointly and $200,000 for single taxpayers) or their “net investment income,” which generally includes capital gains from the disposition of property. This tax is in addition to any capital gains taxes due on such investment income. A similar tax will apply to estates and trusts. U.S. Shareholders should consult their own tax advisers regarding the effect, if any, this law may have on their investment in the Shares.
Read More in the Prospectus.
Tax Information for U.S. Investors
Tax Forms for U.K. Investors
According to the IRS, "collectibles include works of art, rugs, antiques, metals (such as gold, silver, and platinum bullion), gems, stamps, coins, alcoholic beverages, and certain other tangible properties."
If collectibles are sold at a gain, you will be subject to a long-term capital gains tax rate of up to 28%, if disposed of after more than one year of ownership.
Investors are strongly urged to consult with their individual tax advisors and counsel with respect to the possible tax consequences of an investment in SESG shares, which may differ depending on the investor.
How to Purchase
Contact Us
Financial Advisors and Individual Investors
Telephone: 888.622.1813
Email: invest@sprott.com
Sprott Sales Territory Map 2023
Institutional Investors
Contact: Glen Williams, Managing Director, Investor and Institutional Client Relations; Head of Corporate Communications, Sprott Inc.
Telephone: 416.943.4394
Email: gwilliams@sprott.com
Please contact the Sprott Team at 888.622.1813 for more information, or answers to your questions. You can also email us at sesg@sprott.com.
FAQs
1Based on Morningstar’s universe of listed commodity funds.
†The Trusts are closed-end funds established under the laws of the Province of Ontario in Canada. PHYS, PSLV, CEF and SPPP are available to U.S. investors by way of listings on the NYSE Arca pursuant to the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Trusts are not registered as investment companies under the U.S. Investment Company Act of 1940.
††SESG is a U.S. registered exchange traded fund established pursuant to the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 and is listed on the NYSE Arca.
Important Disclosures
This material must be preceded or accompanied by a prospectus. For an additional copy of the Sprott ESG Gold ETF Prospectus, please visit https://sprott.com/sesg/prospectus. An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. To obtain a Sprott ESG Gold ETF Statutory Prospectus, which contains this and other information, visit https://sprott.com/sesg/prospectus, or contact your financial professional or call 888.622.1813. Read the Prospectus carefully before investing.
There is currently no internationally accepted standard determining under what circumstances gold can be determined to be ESG. The Fund is not suitable for all investors. There are risks involved with investing in ETFs including the loss of money. The term “Sprott ESG Approved Gold” refers to gold that is physically indistinguishable from other gold but that has been sourced and produced in a manner consistent with the ESG standards and criteria used by the Sponsor (the “ESG Criteria”), which are designed to provide investors with an enhanced level of ESG scrutiny along with disclosure of the provenance of the metal sourced and include an evaluation of mining companies and mines. Mining companies and mines that meet the ESG Criteria (“Sprott ESG Approved Mining Companies” and “Sprott ESG Approved Mines”, respectively) must also comply with the Mint Responsible Sourcing Requirements.
The Fund’s investments will be concentrated in the gold industry. As a result, the Fund will be sensitive to changes in, and its performance will depend to a greater extent on, the overall condition of the gold industry. The price of gold may be affected by changes in inflation rates, interest rates, monetary policy, economic conditions, and political stability. The price of gold may fluctuate substantially over short periods of time; therefore, the Fund’s share price may be more volatile than other types of investments. In addition, they may also be significantly affected by political and economic conditions in gold producing and consuming countries, and gold production levels and costs of production.
The indicated rates of return are the historical annual compounded total returns including changes in share value and reinvestment of all distributions and do not take into account sales, redemption, distribution or operational charges or income taxes payable by any shareholder that would have reduced returns. You will usually pay brokerage fees to your dealer if you purchase or sell shares of the Trusts on the NYSE Arca, Inc. (“Arca”). If the shares are purchased or sold on Arca, investors may pay more than the current net asset value when buying shares of the Trust and may receive less than the current net asset value when selling them. Investment funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated.
Shares are not individually redeemable. Investors buy and sell shares of the Sprott ESG Gold ETF on a secondary market. Only market makers or “authorized participants” may trade directly with the Fund, typically in blocks of 50,000 shares. Past performance is not an indication of future results.
Sprott Asset Management USA, Inc. is the Investment Adviser of Sprott ESG Gold ETF; Sprott Global Resource Investments Ltd. is the Distributor and is a registered broker-dealer and FINRA Member.